Harrison named Presidential Scholar

Homewood High School student Emily Harrison has been named a United States Presidential Scholar candidate. The program was established in 1964 by Executive Order of the President to recognize and honor some of our nation’s most distinguished graduating high school seniors. 

Each year, up to 141 students are named as U.S. Presidential Scholars, and they represent excellence in education and the promise of greatness in young people. Around 3,000 candidates are identified for the academic component of the program, based on having scored exceptionally well on the SAT or ACT. 

All scholars are honored for their accomplishments during the National Recognition Program held in June in Washington, D.C. 

Harrison currently has over a 4.0 GPA and is a member of the Homewood Patriots volleyball team, Beta Club, French Club, Mu Alpha Theta, Physics Team, Key Club and Birmingham Belles.

She has been honored with French National Honor Society, National Honor Society, National French Exam Grand Concour Certificat d’honneur, AP Scholar with Honor Award, Homewood High School Distinguished Usher and Wofford Scholar.